Nucor (NUE) Stock Forecast & Price Target $119.68 -0.66 (-0.55%) Closing price 04/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$120.64 +0.96 (+0.80%) As of 04/1/2025 08:00 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Nucor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 9 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold2Buy7 Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nucor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NUE. Consensus Price Target $164.4437.41% Upside According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nucor, the average price target is $164.44. The highest price target for NUE is $200.00, while the lowest price target for NUE is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 37.41% from the current price of $119.68. Get the Latest News and Ratings for NUE and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nucor and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up NUE Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)Hold2 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$164.44$163.13$173.75$186.67Forecasted Upside37.41% Upside21.79% Upside51.77% Upside-5.90% DownsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy Remove Ads NUE Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History NUE Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Nucor Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeNucorBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.89 2.78 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside37.41% Upside149.81% Upside19.02% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent NUE NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/24/2025Morgan Stanley3 of 5 starsCarlos De AlbaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$164.00+28.55%3/24/2025UBS Group4 of 5 starsA. JonesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $160.00+31.13%3/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 starsBill PetersonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $156.00+21.07%3/5/2025ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$155.00+22.07%1/29/2025Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingChristopher LeFeminaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$125.00 ➝ $135.00+6.68%12/19/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $160.00+37.91%12/2/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingM. HarrisSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$190.00+22.83%9/18/2024BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$175.00 ➝ $160.00+12.53%6/26/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $200.00+30.65%7/11/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$156.00 ➝ $167.00+1.73% Get the Latest News and Ratings for NUE and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nucor and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/5/2023BNP ParibasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$191.00+15.33%6/1/2023Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer PerformAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 03:36 AM ET. Should I Buy Nucor Stock? NUE Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Nucor pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Nucor Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nucor Co.: Nucor Co. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus target price of $164.44, indicating potential for price appreciation. The company has a strong market capitalization of $28.10 billion, which reflects its stability and ability to invest in growth opportunities. Recent trading activity shows Nucor Co. shares at $121.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value. 76.48% of Nucor Co.'s stock is owned by institutional investors, suggesting confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance. Analysts have rated Nucor Co. with a "Moderate Buy" consensus, with several firms issuing buy ratings, indicating positive sentiment in the market. Nucor Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Nucor Co. for these reasons: Corebridge Financial Inc. recently reduced its stake in Nucor Co. by 6.7%, which may signal concerns about the company's short-term performance. Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has experienced volatility, with a recent drop of $5.57 in a single trading session, indicating potential instability. Some analysts have set target prices significantly lower than the current trading price, such as Citigroup's reduction from $240.00 to $160.00, which could reflect caution about future growth. The company's P/E ratio of 14.50, while reasonable, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its peers, limiting upside potential. Nucor Co. has a beta of 1.58, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which could pose risks for more conservative investors. NUE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Nucor's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nucor is $164.44, with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $135.00. Should I buy or sell Nucor stock right now? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nucor in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NUE shares. Does Nucor's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Nucor's stock has a predicted upside of 37.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Nucor been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Nucor's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Nucor? Nucor has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Nucor more than its competitors? Analysts like Nucor more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nucor is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how NUE compares to other companies. 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